Educating on Design Symposium

This presentation was part of a day-long symposium for educators and web designers to come together for talks about design principles, industry skills and standards as it applies to preparing students for careers in design.

The slides look awesome! Did you know we’re currently running a competition to win a 3M PocketProjector MP180? This fits perfectly in the ‘3MGenius’ category. To enter, simply tag your presentation with ‘3MGenius’ to be entered. Head over to our page for more details... and don’t forget to follow us to find out if you get shortlisted!

Transcript of "Educating on Design Symposium"

3.
“Graphic designers are expected to face keen competition for available positions. Many talented individuals are attracted tocareers as graphic designers. Individuals withWeb site design and animation experience will have the best opportunities.” http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos090.htm#projections_data "Keen” meaning there will be fewer job openings than job seekers

46.
Online Resources Make students aware that there are constantly discussions about where the industry is headed and resourceful articles about techniqueseverywhere online. Assign blogs for extra reading.

47.
Networking (Online & Offline)Building network isn’t just important for getting a job, its important for doing a good job. Havestudents create an account on a network or attend an event.

48.
Community (Online & Offline) The design industry is an ecosystem, those whogive will also get. Have students comment on blogs for extra credit or post assignments to wikis.

49.
Conferences (& Events) Organize a field trip or keep a running list on ablog of upcoming conferences to attend. Students get discounts to most, take advantage!

50.
Collaboration (With Industry Professionals)Bring in or teleconference an industry professional to just say “ hey, this is what’s new”!